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  • Sep 03
    2010

    Thoughts for Labor Day 2010

    posted by Laurie Bassi

    Laurie Bassi

    Laurie Bassi takes a look at the state of the labor market and considers what’s needed to make long-term progress.

    posted in labor market

  • Aug 16
    2010

    Another look at low-wage jobs going unfilled

    posted by Dan McMurrer

    Dan McMurrer

    A recent Slate article explores employers’ difficulty filling low-wage jobs and notes that the laws of supply and demand still apply.

    posted in labor market, skills

  • Jul 02
    2010

    Sloppy NY Times reporting about skills mismatch

    posted by Laurie Bassi

    Laurie Bassi

    Reported shortages of skilled workers reflect employers’ wages and training decisions more than they reflect actual shortages in the marketplace.

    posted in labor market, skills

  • Jun 21
    2010

    How health care stifles innovation

    posted by Laurie Bassi

    Laurie Bassi

    Laurie Bassi expores the link between the health care system and economic innovation. While the direct link between the two might not be immediately apparent, it has important implications for national economic well-being.

    posted in labor market

  • May 11
    2010

    Meaning at work

    posted by Laurie Bassi

    Laurie Bassi

    Applicants to Teach for America are up dramatically in recent years. While this reflects the state of the labor market, it’s also telling us something else about job applicants generally.

    posted in labor market